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COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes may be blocked by pain medications
May 30 06

COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes may be blocked by pain medications such as Advil and Vioxx in a more complex manner than was previously understood,… COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes may be blocked by pain medications   

 

Senior FDA staff left out of contraceptive ruling
May 26 06

The former U.S. Food and Drug Administration chief shut out two senior agency officials from a decision to indefinitely postpone action on Barr Pharmaceuticals… Senior FDA staff left out of contraceptive ruling   

 

Arthritis drug wins approval for use in children with Crohn’s disease
May 22 06

The Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. has given approval for the drug Remicade for use in children with active Crohn’s disease(CD), a… Arthritis drug wins approval for use in children with Crohn’s disease   

 

Sanofi in talks with FDA over Ketek label
May 19 06

French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis confirmed on Friday it was in talks with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about its antibiotic Ketek following a… Sanofi in talks with FDA over Ketek label   

 

FDA approves Azilect for the treatment of Parkinson’s
May 18 06

The Food and Drug Administration today approved Azilect (rasagiline), a new molecular entity, for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

The drug is a monoamine… FDA approves Azilect for the treatment of Parkinson’s   

 

FDA statement on Bausch & Lomb inspection
May 17 06

Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Bausch & Lomb a report detailing its observations at the conclusion of the inspection of the… FDA statement on Bausch & Lomb inspection   

 

FDA sets strong warnings for asthma drug labels
May 16 06

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday that product labels for three popular asthma medications have been updated to state that the… FDA sets strong warnings for asthma drug labels   

 

FDA approves Pfizer drug to help smokers
May 12 06


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it approved Pfizer’s Chantix tablet to help cigarette smokers stop smoking. The active ingredient in… FDA approves Pfizer drug to help smokers   

 

Elderly skip cholesterol and blood pressure drugs
May 10 06

A review of the medical records of a group of elderly patients shows that only 32.9 percent took the drugs prescribed to treat high… Elderly skip cholesterol and blood pressure drugs   

 

Nevada launching Web site for Canada drug imports
May 08 06

Over objections by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Nevadans will be able to buy prescription drugs from Canada over the Internet starting next… Nevada launching Web site for Canada drug imports   

 

Tamiflu can prevent mortality in mammals
May 04 06

Tamiflu, a flu drug manufactured by Swiss company Roche, can prevent mortality in mammals infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, according US researchers… Tamiflu can prevent mortality in mammals   

 

Chamomile plus warfarin:a potentially dangerous mix
May 04 06

People taking warfarin to prevent blood clots should stay away from chamomile products, Canadian doctors caution. They describe the case of a 70-year-old woman,… Chamomile plus warfarin:a potentially dangerous mix   

 

Novartis wins $220 mln U.S. flu vaccine contract
May 04 06

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Novartis an order of up to $220 million to develop a cell culture-derived influenza… Novartis wins $220 mln U.S. flu vaccine contract   

 

Australia’s medicines regulator close to decision on herceptin
Apr 21 06

Australia’s medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is considering a recommendation by its expert committee, the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC), to conditionally… Australia’s medicines regulator close to decision on herceptin   

 

Hypertension Drug Reverses Death of Cells
Apr 18 06

Purdue University researchers have identified a drug commonly used to treat hypertension that may also reverse damage from spinal cord injuries, cancer and… Hypertension Drug Reverses Death of Cells   

 

Possible alternatives found for Vioxx and Celebrex
Apr 18 06

According to Canadian and American researchers they have identified one reason why drugs like Celebrex and Vioxx - once popular for the treatment of… Possible alternatives found for Vioxx and Celebrex   

 

Scientists find more potent anti-TB drugs
Apr 14 06

A team of scientists has synthesized two antibacterial compounds that may prove to be significantly more effective against tuberculosis (TB) than isoniazid, the leading… Scientists find more potent anti-TB drugs   

 

Vaccine thwarts drug-resistant pneumonia, meningitis
Apr 06 06

Immunizing children with Prevnar to guard against life-threatening meningitis, pneumonia and blood infections can also protect adults who have not been vaccinated, a new… Vaccine thwarts drug-resistant pneumonia, meningitis   

 

Merck says poor health, not Vioxx, caused attacks
Apr 04 06

Merck & Co. concluded its defense of the latest Vioxx product-liability trial on Monday, saying that two men who blame the withdrawn pain drug… Merck says poor health, not Vioxx, caused attacks   

 

Court upholds Vioxx class action against Merck
Apr 02 06

A New Jersey appellate court on Friday upheld a judge’s decision to certify a national class action against Merck & Co. Inc. for some… Court upholds Vioxx class action against Merck   

 

FDA Approves Relenza for Prevention of Seasonal Flu
Mar 31 06

The FDA, which had already approved Relenza (zanamivir for inhalation) for treatment of seasonal flu, has okayed it for prevention as well in adults… FDA Approves Relenza for Prevention of Seasonal Flu   

 

GlaxoSmithKline announces start of clinical trials to test two pandemic vaccines against the H5N1
Mar 30 06

GlaxoSmithKline has announced the start of an international clinical trial program to test two pandemic vaccines against the H5N1 strain of the avian influenza… GlaxoSmithKline announces start of clinical trials to test two pandemic vaccines against the H5N1   

 

Advair may improve COPD survival: clinical trial
Mar 28 06

Advair improves survival rates for patients with chronic obstruction pulmonary disorder (COPD), the drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s announced on Tuesday, but the improvement fell just… Advair may improve COPD survival: clinical trial   

 

ADHD drug use in US rose among ages 20-44: study
Mar 21 06

The use of attention deficit drugs rose nearly 19 percent among adults between the ages 20 to 44 in 2005, while the use of… ADHD drug use in US rose among ages 20-44: study   

 

WHO calls for urgent studies on best use of Tamiflu
Mar 18 06

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Friday for urgent studies to determine optimal doses of the drug Tamiflu to be used in the… WHO calls for urgent studies on best use of Tamiflu   

 
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